Collector's Encyclopedia of English China: Identification & Values
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574322494 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The subject matter ranges from Chelsea Grape to Wedgwood, with plenty of offerings in between on such china as Majolica, Ironstone, and Staffordshire.. There are more than 450 full color photos in the book. Over 450 color photos representing more than 100 English manufacturers are featured, an current values for each piece are included. She has authored many titles, with subjects including Flow Blue China, Blue Willow, English China, Limoges Porcelain, R.S. Examples include molded and relief work, hand-painted decoration, luster finishes, overglaze polychrome colors, and underglaze transfer designs. The focus is on the decorations found. Most of her books have seen multiple editions and/or volumes, as her books are extremely popular among collectors. Not surprisingly, she picked the time period that is the focal point of interest for most collectors of true antique china. This book illustrates the wide scope of English china made from the late eighteenth century through the early twentieth century. AUTHORBIO: Mary Frank Gaston's study of antiques began during the mid-1960s when she and her husband lived in New England which is so rich in our nation's history. Prussia, Antique Brass & Copper, Knowles, Taylor & Knowles China, and Art Deco. REVIEW: In this book author Mary Frank Gaston encompasses English china made form the late eighteenth through the early twentieth centuries. A number of different methods and types are defined and illustrate
A Customer said Disappointing. Collector Books did not live up to its generally fine quality of productions in this guide to English ceramics. The text is awkwardly written, confusing or contradictory in places, and colorless, lacking enthusiasm. Worse, a very large number of the illustrations are seriously shadowed, a most annoying flaw in an identification guide. On the plus side, the range and selection of objects discussed is ample, and the illustrations of marks are helpful.. "A great book for the purposes contrived by the author (an" according to Fred and Diana Fraiser. A great book for the purposes contrived by the author (an American collector).NOT a good source for those interested in collecting antique English China.Did not find a single picture or description of any of the main China manufacturers'most collected tea sets (which is what I am interested in.)A good compilation of English Pottery more than china patterns etc.. AndreStefan said What is the Purpose of This Book?. No focus. Book goes everywhere and nowhere. Didn't learn a dang thing and returned it. I don't use these books for prices guidesobsolete. If you like to look at pretty photos, then this book is okay, otherwise, a collector will find no use for it.